Court of Appeals Rules Final. Legislature Seating Beckham Final
Frankfort April 9 The Court of Appeals held the legislatures act seating Beckham was final and courts cannot review it. Dissenting judges attacked the decision while Republicans promised to seek US Supreme Court review. The ruling leaves the state government positions unsettled for now and delays any radical changes.
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Court of Appeals
Beckham
Frankfort
Court of Supeals
Bernion
Gutty
Supreme Court
Bertha
Cop. Taylor
Lendon
Roy
United States Supreme Court
Court of Ape Peale
Atidpe Kivtsou
Mastin
Cater
Teuitenan
Tov Taylors
London
Didge Dancite
Balds
Freiday
Povernor Aml
Wor Goebel
Stanthy
Henry Yantney
WH. Sultan
Wharton Gol Leon
Cutten
Youtsey
Wharten Garden
Sant
Caleb Pees
Youtser
KR. W. Nelson
Newport
Alaska Parties Set May Delegation Conventions
In April Victoria J C reports both Marka parties plan conventions in May. Republicans will meet on the 33rd and Democrats on the 24th to name national convention delegates. All representatives will attend as directed by party rules.
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Victoria
J. C
Marka
Seven small dings burned ts af Ivor was burned
unclear readable fragments describe a fire incident with Ivor involved and minor damage.
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Ts Af Ivor
Famine Queen Item Sparks Irish Outcry in New York
Dublin diary notes a seized copy of The United Trishmar containing Mand Conne’s bitter charge against Victoria. The article accuses the queen of cruelty toward Irish mothers and emigrant girls, claiming famine policy destroyed many, and questions Ireland’s salvation by a ruler blamed for suffering.
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New York
Dublin
Trishmar
Mand Conne
Victoria
Ireland
Great Powers Demand Boxer Suppression in China
A joint note from American British German and French ministers demands the total suppression of the Society of Boxers within 90 days. If refused, the powers warn of troop landings to secure foreigners. A naval buildup in Turk la Kun Yih and high level talks with the dowager empress are reported as pressures to restore the emperor.
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London
Shangzhai
Shan Tog
Chi
Turk
la Kun Yih
Liang Kiang
Agricultural bill raises 4.7 million for year
Washington April 5 The agricultural appropriation bill reported to the house carries 4,716,400 up 40,775 over the last year. Two additional scientists and a larger administration allowance are included. The measure also provides funds for weather service towers, an animal inspection station in New York, extra meat inspection money, and a new laboratory building in Washington.
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Washington
House
Weather Bureau
New York
U S Navy Squadron Establishes Hong Kong Headquarter
The U S Navy squadron recently formed in Chinese waters now has Hong Kong as its headquarters. Paymaster D A Smith and pay clerk W M Long have arrived in San Francisco and proceed to report for duty in Hong Kong.
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San Francisco
United States Navy
Hong Kong
Manila
D. A. Smith
Navy
Ww. M. Long
John R McLean Keeps Deluxe Rooms for Democratic Convention
John R McLean of Kansas City Missouri has secured elaborate hotel rooms for the July Democratic National Convention. The quarters are described as very choice and are rumored to be shared with Ada Dewey’s brother in law Aim. Dewey. McLean reportedly planned to occupy the rooms with a friend.
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Kansas City
Apri
John FR. McLean
Ada
Dewey
Aim
McLean
Wabash Directors Authorize $5 Million Mortgage for Toledo to Chicago Line
New York April S. It was announced Saturday that the directors of the Wabash railroad have authorized a mortgage for 5 million dollars at 4 percent to build a road from Toledo fifty miles to Montpelier Ohio and will sell 4 million dollars of bonds for construction and equipment. The new line makes a continuous line from Toledo to Chicago.
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New York
Wabash Railroad
Toledo
Montpelier
Chica- RO
Tobacco plug saves officer in Manila skirmish
A report by Maj. Batron now commanding a battalion of Maccabebe scouts describes a Mauser bullet hitting a tobacco plug in Lieut. Quinlan's shirt in Washington April 8A and knocking him down without entering his body.
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Washington
Batron
Lieut. Quinlan
Cardineal Ont April shows Edwardsburg starch works
In Cardineal Ontario during April a portion of Edwardsburg starch works operates locally. The town's electric infrastructure supports these manufacturing activities as part of regional industry.
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Cardineal
Ont
Edwardsburg
Prominent Filipinos in Batangas Province Killed for Pro-American Stance
Manila reports detail ongoing clashes as American troops strike insurgent outposts near Manila and in Laguna Cagayan Panay and Samar. Casualties include two dead and ten captured near Nevaliches road, a soldier wounded near Apiri, and multiple killings of natives friendly to Americans in Bantane Luzon.
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Manila
Sturgis
Nevaliches Road
Laguna
Pacto
Gordon
11Th Infantry
Apirri
Cagayan
Giordon
Cad’2
Panay
Calbayon
Samar
Maj. Gilmore
I. Ten. Young
Luzon
James Bell
Lacan
Singar
Samal
Bantane Luzon
Great Dam Gives Way at Austin Colorado River Flood
A massive flood swept away the dam on the Colorado river near Austin causing a 30 foot rise downstream. Eight workers trapped in the power plant perished and widespread inundation hit Williamson and Bastrop counties with cattle losses and property damage. Estimated losses exceed 3 million dollars with Austin as the largest loser.
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Austin
Vex
Colorado River
Tiloaeloek
John Baiz
Walter Plossom
Frank Piaget
Thomas Kirkpatrick
Old Dan
Williamson County
Bastrop
Colorado
Major Kingman Recommends Tennessee River Improvement
Brig. Gen. Wilson submits Maj. Kingman’s survey report to Congress on the Tennessee River from Chattanooga to Riverton. An appropriation of 35000 was made in 1898. The study notes potential improvement to Coal Creek at moderate cost and deems the project worthy of proceeding.
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Washington
Gen. Wilson
Congress
Maj. Kingman
Tennessee River
Chattanooga
Riverton
Coal Creek
Maj
Kingman
Real estate broker commits suicide at office entrance
Alfred C. Green of the J. H. O Connor Co. shot himself at the office entrance opposite the St. Charles hotel in New Orleans on Saturday, dying almost instantly.
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New Orleans
Alfred C. Green
Sarge
J. H. O'Connor & Co
St. Charles Hotel
Captain Sigsber Arrives Quietly in St Paul from Fargo
Captain Charles D. Sigsber of the US Navy arrived in St Paul from Fargo and the Red River Valley early Sunday. He spent a quiet day at his hotel before proceeding to Chicago en route.
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St. Paul
Mim
Chas D. Sigsber
USN
Fargo
Red River Valley
Chicago
Senate Debates Porto Rican Tariff and Civil Government Bill
The Senate spent seven hours debating the Porto Rican tariff and civil government bill. House actions included possible war tax reduction and land openings in Ft Hall and Oklahoma.
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Washington
Senate
House
Secretary of the Treasury
Payne
Ft Hall
Oklahoma
M. S. Quay
Pennsylvania
Quay
Hawali
McDowell
Ohio
Committee of Territories
Air. McDowell
Committee On
Secretary of War
United States Army
Laredo
Eagle Pass
LE Paso
Hawaii
Deboe
Kentucky
J. C C. S. Blackburn
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Sullivan
Mis
Eleaipit
M.S. Quay
Hemise
Shreveport
Red River Valley
R. R
Red River
Alexandria
Georgia
Jones
Arkansas
Richard Parks Bland
Missouri
Bland
Lfe
New Four Divisions Created for Rural Free Delivery
The post office department forms four new divisions to manage Rural Free Delivery. Eastern division based in New York covers New England New York and Pennsylvania with E. H. Hathaway in charge. Middle division based in Indianapolis covers Ohio and states west to Missouri and Louisiana with F. M. Dice in charge. Western division based in Denver covers states west of Missouri to the coast with Wiliam E. Annin in charge. Southern division based in Washington covers southern states with H. Conquest Clarke in charge. Effective May 1.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Crete
Podmaster General
New York
New England
Pennsylvania
E. H. Hathaway
Indianapolis
Ind
Ohio
Missouri
Louisiana
F. M. Dice
Long
Denver
Wiliam E. Annin
H. Conquest Clarke
Bogus Capt Clarke Sentenced for Impersonation
Julius Moyse alias Capt Clarke was convicted of impersonating a U S officer during Mardi Gras Week. He married Bertha Warnken under the pretense he commanded the battle ship Texas and was sentenced to three years in prison.
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New Orleans
Pri
Julius Moyse
Capt
Clarke
Bertha Warnken
Texas
United States
Actress Emily Coghlan Dies in Stamford at 36
New York reports actress Emily Coghlan, sister of Rose and Charles Coghlan, died near Stamford Connecticut early Sunday morning at age 36 after a sudden illness believed to be pneumonia. Her passing follows her prominent stage and screen career.
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Emily Coghlan
New York
Rose
Charles Coghlan
Stamford Conn
Modus Vivendi Renewed Between Britain and France
In St Johns Newfoundland, April 9, Britain and France renewed the Anglo French modus vivendi on fisheries along the Newfoundland treaty shore through the close of the current year. The accord maintains fishery rights under the two nations' agreement.
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St. Johns
Newfoundland
Rumors of Missing Hussars Amid Boer Actions
London reports claim Hussars sent to aid the Royal Irish Fusiliers may be missing after a Boer ambush near Reddersburg. Col. Broadwood’s forces lost seven guns and heavy baggage in an April ambush, with 350 casualties. Reports desked by Lord Roberts note ongoing confusion and continued Boer mobility near Bloemfontein and Kimberley.
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London
War Office
Broadwood
Joudon
Samas Post
Lord Roberts
Bloemfontein
Royal Irish Fusiliers
9Th Regiment of Mounted Infantry
Reddersburg
Bethany
Gatacre
Springfontein
Cameron Highlanders
Methuen
Bochoa
Orange Free State
Kimberley
Mareius
Villebois
Boyle
Wil Hams
Yeomanry
Kimberley Mounted Corps
de Villebois Mareuil
England
Cape Town
Hussars
Royal Irish Rifles
Colville
Reitfontein
Free State
Colesberg
Stermberg
Daily News
Aliwal- North
Royal Trish Rifles
Rouxville
Brabant
Victory in Retreat in Joshua Ambuscade Sermon
Dr. Talmage compares Joshua's ambush at Ai to victorious retreat in spiritual life. He likens silent strategy to religious ambuscade, warns against reckless haste, and urges focused aim for gospel conquest while noting history of church defeats followed by eventual triumph.
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Talmage
Old City
Joshua
Wellington
Waterloo
Meade
Lee
Gettysburg
Old Town
Israel
Decanter
Vaudois
France
Paris
Pilgrim Fathers
Plymouth
Church of Christ
Piedmont
Rue St. Jacques
St. Denis
Wurttemberg
Brussels
Jesus of
Bethlehem
Nazareth
Jerusalem
Colgotha
Golgotha
Christ
Hell
Santa Anna
Mexico
Napoleon
Moscow
Russia
Perdition
Church Militant
Church Triumphant
Longbridge
Washington
Bethaven
Yourildren
Sho
God
Emanuel
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Supreme Court of the United States
Politics In
Alaska
China
John R. McLean
Province of
Bataar
Borer Caughn
Ee River
Signbee
St. Aul
Amee Potter's
Dr. Talmage
Louis Kiopsch
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